Job Title : Water Supplies Administrative Assistant

Grade : B

Salary : £23,893 rising by annual increments to £24,702 (pay award pending) - full time equivalent

18,081 rising by annual increments to £18,693 - part time equivalent based on 28 hours per week

More information on salaries and progression can be found on our page.

Hours : 28 hours per week, Monday Friday

We would welcome a conversation with applicants to discuss how the hours could be worked over the week to agree a pattern to meet Service requirements.

Location : The role will be based at Poundbury Support Offices in Dorchester with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend Poundbury Support Offices approximately 1-2 days a week for key activities and meetings.

Appointment Type : Permanent

Contact : For a chat about this post, please contact Thomas Bath, Water and Foam Officer on 07734 483887 or email

Closing and Interview date : The closing date for applications is Sunday 25th August   2024 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 5th September 2024 at thePoundbury Support Offices. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / time will be provided before the interview date.

As a Water Supplies Administrative Assistantin our Assets Department you will :

• Assist the team in the scheduling Hydrant Inspections and share relevant schedules with our team of Fire Hydrant Technicians.
• Forward hydrant defects and schemes to the water companies in a timely manner.
• Act as a main point of contact for internal and external enquiries.

What makes you our ideal Water Supplies Administrative Assistant :

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.